Alishan

★ 4.8 (22K+ reviews) • 53K+ booked
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Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour (Departing from Taichung / Chiayi / Kaohsiung)
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Tours • From Chiayi, Taichung, Kaohsiung

Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour (Departing from Taichung / Chiayi / Kaohsiung)

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
4.9 / 5
(4.6K) • 30K+ booked
US$ 42.45
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Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Admission Ticket
Parks & gardens • Chiayi County

Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Admission Ticket

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4.9 / 5
(5.7K) • 200K+ booked
US$ 9.29
Retail: US$ 10.65
Alishan & Fenqihu Day Tour (Departing from Taichung & Chiayi)
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Tours • From Taichung

Alishan & Fenqihu Day Tour (Departing from Taichung & Chiayi)

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.8 / 5
(1.5K) • 10K+ booked
US$ 45.69
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Alishan Tour Package: Popular Attractions + Souvenirs
Attraction passes • Chiayi County

Alishan Tour Package: Popular Attractions + Souvenirs

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4.8 / 5
(32) • 2K+ booked
US$ 13.85
Retail: US$ 15.39
Chiayi Taiping Suspension Bridge Ticket
Observation decks • Chiayi County

Chiayi Taiping Suspension Bridge Ticket

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4.9 / 5
(3.8K) • 100K+ booked
US$ 2.95
Retail: US$ 3.09
Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area Ticket in Taichung
Parks & gardens • Taichung

Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area Ticket in Taichung

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4.9 / 5
(1.5K) • 50K+ booked
US$ 4.65
Retail: US$ 6.15
Chiayi Alishan 2-Day Tour (Departing from Taipei, including cultural experience and attraction tickets)
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Tours • From Taipei

Chiayi Alishan 2-Day Tour (Departing from Taipei, including cultural experience and attraction tickets)

English guided
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4.8 / 5
(36) • 400+ booked
US$ 337.59
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Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour & Multi-Day Tour from Chiayi
Tours • From Chiayi

Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour & Multi-Day Tour from Chiayi

4.7 / 5
(510) • 10K+ booked
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US$ 61.59
Chiayi Alishan & Nantou Sun Moon Lake 3-Day Tour (Departure from Taipei - includes sunrise small train, Sun Moon Lake boat ticket)
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US$ 507.99
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Taichung Alishan National Forest Full-Day Guided Tour
Tours • From Taichung

Taichung Alishan National Forest Full-Day Guided Tour

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4.4 / 5
(299) • 3K+ booked
US$ 117.30
Chiayi Alishan Fenqihu & Eryanping Trail & Yuyupas Full-Day Experience
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Tours • From Chiayi

Chiayi Alishan Fenqihu & Eryanping Trail & Yuyupas Full-Day Experience

English guided
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5.0 / 5
(2)
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US$ 84.99
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Tianchangdijiu Bridge & Alishan National Forest Recreation Area & One-Day Tea Picking Experience Tour
Tours • From Taichung

Tianchangdijiu Bridge & Alishan National Forest Recreation Area & One-Day Tea Picking Experience Tour

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4.8 / 5
(45) • 600+ booked
US$ 55.25
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Where to stay in Alishan

Alishan Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi County

Alishan Hotel

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4.7 / 5
(1.0K) • 50+ booked
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US$ 398.74
US$ 416.65
Alishan B&B Yunmingi Aliscenery
Hotels • Chiayi County

Alishan B&B Yunmingi Aliscenery

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4.5 / 5
(277)
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US$ 174.98
US$ 181.05
Seeking - Alishan Sunrise
Hotels • Chiayi County

Seeking - Alishan Sunrise

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4.3 / 5
(331)
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US$ 81.04
US$ 109.13
Alishan Tsinghua Lions Resort
Hotels • Chiayi County

Alishan Tsinghua Lions Resort

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4.1 / 5
(33)
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US$ 44.23
Alishan Shermuh Int' Tourist Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi County

Alishan Shermuh Int' Tourist Hotel

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3.8 / 5
(100)
US$ 235.07
Hotel Indigo Alishan
Hotels • Chiayi County

Hotel Indigo Alishan

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4.6 / 5
(116)
From
US$ 335.52
Alishan Tea Garden
Hotels • Chiayi County

Alishan Tea Garden

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4.8 / 5
(108)
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US$ 166.19
US$ 167.86
Alishan My Landscape Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi County

Alishan My Landscape Hotel

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4.5 / 5
(3)
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US$ 150.8
US$ 152.32

Transport to & from Alishan

Shared City Transfer between Chiayi and Alishan
Rail passes • Chiayi County (From Chiayi)

Shared City Transfer between Chiayi and Alishan

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4.5 / 5
(872) • 40K+ booked
US$ 14.79
Retail: US$ 19.39
Chiayi Alishan - Xuyue Sightseeing Train
Train tickets • Chiayi

Chiayi Alishan - Xuyue Sightseeing Train

4.8 / 5
(9) • 200+ booked
US$ 76.99
Cruise Bus between Chiayi and Alishan
Rail passes • Chiayi County (From Chiayi)

Cruise Bus between Chiayi and Alishan

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4.5 / 5
(204) • 10K+ booked
US$ 1.55
Chiayi Departure: Chiayi Car Rental with Driver to Alishan/Fenqihu
Car charters • Chiayi County (From Chiayi)

Chiayi Departure: Chiayi Car Rental with Driver to Alishan/Fenqihu

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4.7 / 5
(74) • 900+ booked
US$ 90.85
Taichung Departure: Chiayi Alishan Car Rental with Driver to Fenchi Lake/Alishan Forest Recreation Area/Everlasting Bridge
Car charters • Chiayi County (From Taichung)

Taichung Departure: Chiayi Alishan Car Rental with Driver to Fenchi Lake/Alishan Forest Recreation Area/Everlasting Bridge

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Free cancellation
4.0 / 5
(8) • 50+ booked
US$ 235.45

More to explore

Shing Hwa Tea Shop-MRT Dongmen Station
Food & dining • Taipei

Shing Hwa Tea Shop-MRT Dongmen Station

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100+ booked
US$ 20.29
Retail: US$ 20.35

Alishan Reviews

Mary ***********
2026-10-04 09:55:44
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide, Alicia, was very understanding and considerate of those who couldn’t walk fast. The whole trip was easy and hassle-free. We were even able to order our lunch through her, and she also took care of buying our train tickets. The views were absolutely breathtaking! My knees were definitely having a hard time, but I still managed to enjoy the trip. ❤️
클룩 고객
2026-10-02 14:01:04
Fantastic 5.0
Moose picked us up directly from our hotel, which was so convenient and easy. His driving was incredibly smooth and comfortable—we ended up sleeping like babies on the way! Thank you, Moose, for taking such memorable photos for us and explaining everything so clearly in English. ​Our tour group members were also super sweet and friendly, so we could fully enjoy the peaceful nature without any noise or discomfort. I would love to visit Taiwan again around April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Thank you so much for your great sense of humor and making us laugh throughout the trip. Highly recommended! 👍
클룩 고객
2026-09-28 06:09:18
Fantastic 5.0
Wow~ I really feel like you can't visit Alishan unless you take a tour package. I realized there are a lot more high mountains in Taiwan than I thought. There are even higher mountains, but Alishan was also truly fascinating and extremely, extremely high;; Just going up and down the mountain takes an hour, and combined with the travel time from Taichung... it really exhausted me; Even after getting to Fenqihu, I thought, "Okay, we're finally here," but absolutely not. If you get motion sickness, you really, really need to bring motion sickness medicine... Even though I don't usually get motion sickness, it was really tough for me; Strangely, the Chinese-speaking participants on the tour—whether they were Taiwanese(?) or Chinese(?), I'm not sure—were all full of energy and completely fine... The tour guide was Taiwanese, and since there were 4 participants each from Taiwan and South Korea, instead of English, they guided us in Taiwanese and used a translation app for Korean~ Although the trip was exhausting, the photos are so pretty that all those feelings completely vanish, so prepare your stamina well and make sure to visit Alishan, everyone~ It is incredibly magnificent!
CHANG ******
2026-08-11 06:26:21
Fantastic 5.0
The scenery at Chiayi Taiping Suspension Bridge is incredibly beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Klook's ticketing system is very convenient; you can scan the QR code directly for quick and affordable entry. Walking on the suspension bridge at an elevation of 1,000 meters truly gives you a floating sensation; it's genuinely a high-altitude cloud ladder. On the other side of the suspension bridge, you'll find panoramic views that can only be described as breathtaking. The scenery at Yunzhinan Tea Garden is stunning, and from there, you can walk to Taiping Old Street. Upon exiting, you'll see the Air Library, where you can enjoy a local hot pot set meal. It's definitely worth recommending a visit here.
劉 **
2026-09-03 02:39:57
Fantastic 5.0
Taiping Mountain is breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful. The ticket redemption was smooth, only need to present the QR codes. I will definitely return in the near future.
Klook User
2026-04-21 12:03:42
Fantastic 5.0
Overall, my experience on Alishan this time was really great 🌿🚂 There was no pressure to rush through the itinerary. Riding the small train slowly through the forest, the scenery along the way was very therapeutic, and the air was incredibly fresh. I felt completely relaxed. The trails were also well-planned, making it comfortable to stop and go as I pleased, perfect for those who want to slow down. Regarding the tour guide, the one we had this time was very friendly and professional. Not only did they provide detailed explanations, but they also proactively guided us to good photo spots and even helped take pictures. This added many positive details to the entire trip and made us feel very at ease.
HARADA ****
2026-05-07 09:08:28
Fantastic 5.0
I was drawn by the inclusion of the forest railway, so I booked a 2-day, 1-night Alishan trip (outbound: car, return: car + train). After the reservation was confirmed, I received information about what to bring and precautions via LINE. Closer to the date, I also received detailed information about the meeting point, driver's name, and vehicle number, which was reassuring. (All in Chinese, but translation software helped.) The documents provided when boarding the shuttle car also included Japanese, which was easy to understand. The guide spoke Chinese, so I needed someone to translate for me, but there was plenty of explanation time during the 2-hour hike. The paths were well-maintained with wooden decks and stone pavements, so even with my limited stamina and in the rain, I was able to walk comfortably. One word of caution: if you use a private car transfer, there's a high risk of motion sickness because the winding mountain roads have significant inclines. Even though I don't usually get car sick, I felt quite ill during the return transfer from Alishan to Fenqihu and wished I had brought motion sickness medication.
Klook User
2026-05-19 13:47:59
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide Jason was really nice and very accommodating. he made sure we are comfortable and well fed. we were able to see a lot of attractions and was able to do different activities. we enjoyed the short trip to alishan #JasonWolf
Klook客路用户
2026-09-29 15:09:06
Fantastic 5.0
A very comfortable and wonderful day! Hotel pick-up and drop-off were extremely convenient, and the itinerary was well-organized. Although the drive from Taichung to Alishan involves a long stretch of winding mountain roads, the driver, Mr. Ren, drove very steadily and reassuringly. The tea-picking experience exceeded expectations; I originally thought it would be mainly about pushing tea sales, but actually the owner and staff of the tea plantation were very warm and attentive with no forced sales at all. They first introduced the process of tea picking and making, took us to tour the workshop, and then let us taste various teas such as black tea and oolong tea, along with some small snacks. The owner himself studied agricultural planting techniques on the mainland for a year in his early years and cares deeply about the tea plantation. The pace of the entire tour was great, and we got to see all the highlights of Alishan. It really saves a lot of hassle compared to arranging transportation on your own. I highly recommend this Alishan day tour to everyone!

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What to know about Alishan

Nestled in the heart of Chiayi County, Taiwan, Alishan (阿里山 or Mt. Ali) is one of Taiwan’s most iconic mountain resorts, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Renowned for its misty forests, breathtaking sunrises, and the charming Alishan Forest Railway, this mesmerizing alpine destination promises an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and foodies alike.
Alishan, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan 605

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Alishan National Scenic Area

Famous for its mist-filled forests, ancient cypress trees, and stunning sunrises over a sea of clouds. Visitors can explore the scenic trails, ride the Alishan Forest Railway, and enjoy cherry blossom viewing in spring.

Alishan Forest Railway

A historic narrow-gauge railway originally built for logging, now a popular tourist attraction. The train ride offers scenic views and stops at various points of interest within the park.

Sister Ponds Trail

A picturesque walking trail that takes you through misty forests and past serene ponds. Ideal for a leisurely hike and photography.

Culture and History

Alishan was originally the hunting grounds of the Tsou tribe, who still reside in the area. The region became a popular mountain resort nearly a century ago, and the Alishan Forest Railway, opened by the Japanese in 1912, is a testament to its historical significance.

Local Cuisine

Alishan is famous for its High Mountain Oolong Tea, which is grown in the surrounding tea plantations. Visitors can also enjoy local delicacies such as tea eggs, bamboo shoots, and dishes featuring fresh local wasabi.

Culture and History

Alishan is steeped in cultural and historical significance. The indigenous Tsou tribe has inhabited the area for centuries, and their traditions and customs are still celebrated today. Key landmarks include the Alishan Sacred Tree, a giant cypress over 3,000 years old, and the Shouzhen Temple, a spiritual site that attracts many visitors.